Wayne made two consecutive three-pointers, which made the North Carolina fans who were just excited go into autism.
This is even more exciting than Lao Wang next door coming into the house.
50 seconds, only a 2-point lead.
North Carolina is no longer in a safe position.
The only thing they could be thankful for was that the Cowboys had no timeouts left.
In the final moments, they could only rely on the players themselves to solve the problem.
"Listen, if our next defense is successful, we should not be anxious, but calm down and slowly make this final attack!
If there is a chance inside, we will score two points and go into overtime. If there is no chance, Wayne, you will take the buzzer-beater from outside the three-point line!"
Sutton had no time to waste, he had no timeouts left, so he had to take this opportunity to explain everything.
After this timeout, the Cowboys players were left to fend for themselves.
To win the game, the Cowboys must win both offense and defense.
Their tolerance for error is close to 0.
At this moment, countless pairs of fans across the United States were staring at the Seattle Center Arena.
This match can be said to be the most tense and exciting one among the quarterfinals.
After all, anyone with a discerning eye can see that there is a high possibility of a decisive victory today!
Whether it's North Carolina's players ending the game later, or the Cowboys turning the situation around in the final moments.
That will definitely become the most praiseworthy scene of this tournament!
Jordan looked at the court and felt as if he had returned to the spring of 1982.
As a freshman at the time, he won the national championship for North Carolina with a 17-foot jump shot.
I wonder who can lead North Carolina out of the predicament this time?
What a wonderful game.
It’s just…the climax is always interrupted!
If not long ago, only Cowboys fans felt short of breath.
Now, everyone who was watching this game was holding their breath.
"No matter what the final result is, this will definitely be the most exciting game in this year's March Madness tournament, no doubt about it!" The commentator began to build up the atmosphere. No one knew who would fall into hell in 50 seconds.
The game started again, and although they were still 2 points behind, the Cowboys players were not nervous.
On the contrary, North Carolina, which went from leading by 8 points to only 2 points, seemed a little flustered.
Just after Sean May's low-post attack failed, North Carolina chose Rashad McCants as the finishing point this time - he has saved the team at critical moments more than once this season.
This guy's big-hearted shooting always helps North Carolina get through difficult times.
Sean May was actually quite unwilling to accept this. As the offensive core today, he scored 25 points, which was an outstanding performance.
But to be honest, he was not satisfied with his shooting percentage today. He was repeatedly defended by Wayne in the low post.
Moreover, he felt very guilty about missing the key shot just now.
Not to mention that he also allowed Wayne to score 18 points, and he did not do a good job of limiting .
Wait...after those two three-pointers, Wayne's score has become 24 points.
Sean May expected to unilaterally abuse Wayne, but now he and Wayne are exploding. He is not satisfied with his performance today, and he really wants to decide the outcome with Wayne at the last moment.
But there is no way, no matter how unwilling I am, I have to follow the coach's arrangements.
For this shot, he could only play supporting role for Rashad McCants under the watchful eyes of his senior Jordan.
But as long as we can win, it's not that shameful.
Fatton wasted time as usual. Even if he couldn't score this goal, he would try his best to squeeze the Cowboys' next offensive round.
On the next offense, the Cowboys didn't take a timeout.
At that time, North Carolina will use full-court pressure defense to ensure victory.
Wayne glanced at the old rogue on the bench. This guy had praised North Carolina to the skies before the game.
He should be very surprised now.
No... that's not right... the old rogue praised North Carolina to the skies before the game?
Sure enough, even the "God of Basketball" lent a helping hand to the Cowboys in this game!
You say, if I really make a killing move under the old rogue's watch...
I'm afraid it will become popular.
Wayne shook his head and stopped thinking about it.
Because at this time, Fatton has already started to take action, Wayne must concentrate.
Raymond Felton easily broke through Lucas without a screen, and Sean May once again leaned on Wayne, as if he was going to launch another strong attack in the interior.
Just when everyone on the Cowboys was shrinking unconsciously, Rashad McCants standing on the right side of the field suddenly started!
Sean May also immediately changed his posture. He ran out from his original position in the interior and just gave McCants an off-ball screen.
Wayne glanced at Tony Allen, and in a flash, McCants broke through the screen, and Fatton's pass was delivered as accurately as a metronome.
After receiving the ball, he dribbled one step to the left side near the bottom corner and jumped up to shoot!
Jordan covered his mouth. That place...isn't that the place where he made the buzzer-beater that year?
Is this... a kind of inheritance?
Just as the old rogue was getting excited, he saw the tall No. 11 rushing towards McCants!
Jordan: ???
This script is wrong!
Just now, when Wayne and Tony Allen looked at each other, they completed the defense switch tacitly.
The defense switch was so fast, without any hesitation.
After all, we have been friends for two years, so there is still some tacit understanding between us.
It was only when McCants jumped up to shoot that he realized it was not Tony who was defending him.
Now, he had no choice but to jump up. Even if he was facing Wayne who was like a high wall, he had to bite the bullet and shoot.
Wayne's defensive height made the 1.83-meter-tall McCants ashamed and made Paul in front of the TV happy.
Now, you know that my loss was not unfair!
Just pounce on me and tell me how to shoot!
So the last jump shot in the round of 16 was blocked. It wasn’t because I was not good enough, it was because Wayne was too tall!
Of course, McCants did not follow Paul's example and hit Wayne's palm with the basketball.
As the Atlantic Coast Conference's leading scorer, he certainly couldn't be blocked that easily.
McCants raised the arc of his shot, allowing the basketball to barely pass Wayne's fingertips.
The risk was avoided, but the impact on accuracy cannot be compensated.
Seeing the basketball arc too high, Jordan clenched his teeth.
Sure enough, the basketball finally hit the side of the basket.
Wayne disrupted McCants' key attack!
But the danger was not over yet. Because Wayne jumped out, Sean May easily grabbed the offensive rebound!
He immediately took off for the second time, ready to put the ball into the basket.
"I think no one will be able to escape this time!" Sean May just thought so in his mind, but the basketball in his hand went out of control.
Looking down, Tony Allen, the master of cutting the ball, has been waiting for a long time, just waiting for Sean May to jump!
"Tony cut the ball off, great! The two young players from Ohio State teamed up to defend this attack! North Carolina's attack is over, they failed to score! Now, the fate is in the hands of the Cowboys themselves!"
Tony Allen's heart was still beating wildly when he got the basketball.
That was a close call just now!
If the ball is not cut off or a foul occurs, the consequences will be disastrous.
"Tony, the ball!" Lucas shouted, and Tony Allen, who was still in shock, finally came to his senses.
He wanted to pass the ball to Lucas, but it was not that easy. North Carolina started a full-court press and did not allow the Cowboys to easily cross the midfield line.
Jordan took a deep breath. It was such a pity that he missed that shot. He almost replicated his own stylish buzzer beater from that year.
Fortunately, North Carolina still leads by 2 points.
Now that the Cowboys have no timeouts, it will be difficult for them to create a miracle.
Tony Allen held the basketball high, trying to keep McCants out of his reach.
Seeing that there was no chance to pass the ball to Lucas, Tony decided to dribble forward himself!
He separated McCants with one hand and dribbled carefully with the other.
McCants, who was angry because he missed the key ball, was about to steal the ball, but he heard Roy Williams' shouting.
"Rashad, watch your moves!"
Yes, you have to pay attention to your movements. If you foul now and send the Cowboys to the free throw line, it will not be worth it.
"Fuck!" McCants had to give up the fight and was pushed across the midfield line by the strong Tony Allen.
Without any trouble, the Cowboys managed to get the ball to North Carolina's half.
Sean May was sweating profusely, not because he was tired, but because he was shocked!
This game was too exciting even for him as an MOP candidate.
If this final defense fails again, it means we will have to try again next year.
No one wants to wait another year, not Roy Williams, and not the North Carolina players!
One goal decides the outcome, that's exactly the situation now!
Bird watched the TV, immediately grabbed his phone and dialed Reggie Miller's number.
Miller was getting ready to go to bed, but after receiving Bird's call, his eardrum was almost broken before he could even speak.
"No time to explain! Go watch the game between the Cowboys and North Carolina. Hurry, we're running out of time!"
Miller was startled by Bird's yelling on the phone. If Bird wasn't on the same team with him, Miller really wanted to curse and have a three hundred round argument with the King of Bulls.
"Forget it, that lunatic." Miller hung up the phone, too lazy to argue with Bird.
However, hearing Bird so excited, Miller curiously tuned into the live broadcast channel to take a look.
You don’t know until you see it. It’s shocking.
Oh man, is this the last shot?
On the court, Tony Allen still had the ball. Wayne was trying to move, but he couldn't get rid of Sean May no matter what.
Sean May is now using his hands and feet, and the only thing left is a direct hug with Wayne.
Paul was so angry: "Why don't you blow it?"
He completely forgot how he had gotten away with slapping Wayne in the face.
There were 10 seconds left in the game. Teacher Tony began to lower his center of gravity. He had to score these 2 points!
According to Sutton Sr.'s strategy, the Cowboys' priority is the safer 2 points.
So Teacher Tony used an extremely simple change of direction to break through McCants' defense.
It was more like McCants was squeezed out of the way than being shaken away.
He does have some difficulty on the defensive end, otherwise, with his offensive versatility , his mock draft pick should be in the top ten.
It was his bad temper and poor defense that dragged down his draft ranking.
Tony Allen broke through very smoothly and was about to step into the three-second zone.
But at this moment, the strong Fatton suddenly appeared in front of Tony Allen.
Suddenly a large lump of meat appeared and Tony Allen slammed on the brakes.
Fortunately, he didn't crash into it, otherwise Fatton would have definitely stolen the ball!
"Double team, Felton's defense is just right! There is no time, Tony must make a decision!"
Teacher Tony didn't think twice. He glanced at Wayne's position and hurriedly threw the ball over.
But because of being too hasty and nervous, the quality of the pass was simply poor.
Intended as a pass to the big guy, Teacher Tony passed the ball below Wayne's knees.
This position is the most uncomfortable position for a big man to receive the ball.
But there was no way, Wayne could only bend down as much as possible to catch the ball.
For this reason, Sean May, who was originally left half a body length behind, got back on Wayne.
After Wayne got the basketball and stood up, Sean May had already pressed forward, leaving him with no space to shoot!
At this time, the number on the timer has become "1".
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, what a shame." Reggie Miller shrugged. Tony Allen's pass ruined everything.
It looks like the Cowboys have no chance.
Well, after the Cowboys were eliminated, Bird should be able to function normally again .
"Damn it Tony, it's unfair to shift the blame! Xia Tian must duel with me billions of times to make up for it!" Wayne yelled in Chinese, then forced a shot!
Because they were too close, Sean May didn't dare to jump up to interfere, and could only stand there with his arms raised high.
So, when Wayne jumped up, he found out...
It seems that the interference is not that serious?
The old hooligan in the stands raised his arms again, and Sean May defended perfectly this time. Now, everything was over.
"Beep~~~~" As Wayne just took the shot, a buzzer sounded, a red light appeared around the backboard, and the game time was over.
All the fans held their breath, staring at the basketball, and then...
"Swish!" The basketball passed through the basket, leaving only the net swaying in the air.
This sound rang out for the third time in a row, piercing the chests of North Carolina fans.
Jordan: ???
The climax was interrupted again?
"It's in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a magical goal! A buzzer beater, we have a buzzer beater! Wayne! He killed the game against Sean May's defense, this goal was incredible! At the critical moment, he made three consecutive three-pointers and ended North Carolina! They advanced, they are one of the final four!
God, more than a minute ago, everyone thought that Ohio State's dark horse road was over. But Wayne stood up and told us that his legend had just begun! "
The moment the goal was scored, the commentator shouted loudly. The next second, the cheers in the stadium seemed to overturn the dome!
Wayne only felt the whole place shaking and his mind went blank.
The live camera turned to Jordan, and the God of Basketball looked confused.
As expected, there is Pele in football and Jordan in basketball. This pair of dragons and phoenixes among men are extremely poisonous!
Reggie Miller in front of the TV was also stunned. This kid... is really interesting.
"Hahahaha, the ball goes in, the ball goes in, Wayne, you did it, we're advanced!" Tony Allen knocked Wayne down with a bear hug.
He looked even more excited than Wayne.
"By the way, Wayne, what did you shout at the moment of shooting? I seemed to hear my name." Tony Allen asked curiously while lying on Wayne.
"Uh..." Wouldn't it be awkward if I told the truth?
So Wayne translated what he had just said in a way that was easier for Americans to understand.
"I'm saying, you made a great pass, Tony, give it to me!"
Well, that's it, this translation is perfect.
Before Tony Allen could ask any more questions, more and more Cowboys players piled up.
The Cowboys celebrated by stacking people in the center of the field.
Wayne was stunned at the time. What the hell, man on top of man?
On the sidelines, old Sutton sat on the bench, unable to come back to his senses for a long time.
First Final Four since 1995...
The peak came somewhat suddenly.